Jimi Jamison, Lead Singer of Survivor, Dies at 63

Jimi Jamison, the former frontman for Survivor, Cobra and Target, has passed away. He was 63.

“We are saddened and heartbroken to announce the passing of a great musician, loving father and grandfather, and overall extraordinary, giving, and kindhearted human being,” read an announcement on the musician’s Facebook page.

“He’s loved by so many, most of all his family, and he will be incredibly missed by all. Please keep his family in your prayers, and please give them the privacy they need during this extremely difficult time. Thank you all for your condolences and kind words,” the announcement said.

The Mississippi native was the lead vocalist for Survivor in the mid-80s when the band had hits like “Is This Love,” “The Moment of Truth” from “The Karate Kid” and “Burning Heart” from “Rocky IV.” The musician’s solo track track “I’m Always Here” was the theme song for the TV series “Baywatch.”